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- The Missing Piece to Overeating: Why Diets Fail - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors(Excerpted from Positive Energy: Ten Extraordinary Prescriptions for Transforming Fatigue, Stress, and Fear Into Vibrance, Strength, and Love by Judith Orloff, MD. Three Rivers Press, 2005) As a psychiatrist I know that there is more to overeating and obesity that meets the eye. One big ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - The Nightmare of Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe combination of diet and exercise has been touted as the sure fire way to health and fitness for every individual in the world. Of all the diets and health plans and products on the market, nothing has been shown to be more effective than a comprehensive program of eating well and exercising ...
Views: 779(2 votes) - The Obesity Epidemic - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Susan TylerObesity is a serious health issue that has reached epidemic proportions. A recent Parade Magazine Poll asked if the US Government should pass laws to fight Obesity. 66% responded yes, noting it is a public health threat. But anyone with a weight issue knows that losing weight is not as ...
Views: 884(2 votes) - The Portion Control Diet - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tamer ElsafyWeight loss and dieting is a major struggle for millions of people. Being even slightly overweight can lead to some avoidable medical issues including joint pain. Many people suffer from secondary Osteoarthritis and harsh joint pain brought on by obesity. Dieting and avoiding the foods you ...
Views: 1227(2 votes) - The Reasons Why Most Women Won’t Get Arms Like Madonna Exercising With Weights - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost women who want to get in shape will normally stay clear from doing any resistance type exercises involving weights because they believe training with weights will turn them into muscle freaks. I hear this exercise myth all the time from women; it’s probably the most common myth out of all ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - The Scale Can Be a Measure of Your Likelihood to Have an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhen trying to lose weight and get in shape, the bathroom scale can be something we use to occasionally judge our benchmarks. Stepping on it each day helps us keep a record of just how good were doing with our weight-loss efforts. Once a day may be okay, but several times a day could be signs of ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - The Shocking Reason Why You Are Fat and What You Can do about it! - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Florence EdwardsHaving trouble fitting into those jeans? Are you taking those diet pills faithfully but still struggling with your weight? Or, do you pop in your Billy Blank’s Tae Bo DVD every morning, hoping you will sweat enough to cut the flab but you’re getting fatter and fatter? You are not alone. More ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - The Successful Formula For Preparing Your Own Home Made Colon Cleanse Diet - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou may get the adequate ingredients for preparing your own colon cleanser or colon cleansing diet at your nearest store. Only a few important points must be kept in mind that you must avoid using a colon cleansing diet during pregnancy, breastfeeding conditions and also in case of mental health ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - The Top 10 Healthy Ways To Lose Weight In 2009: Ditch the Crash Diet & Pricey Exercise Machines - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Neelima ReddyWe’re almost halfway past the year 2009 – and when you look back at the list of the New Year’s resolutions which you made last January – how many items have you already crossed out? It’s as good a bet as any that the resolution of losing weight, exercising more or living a healthier life is ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - The Truth about Acai Berries and How to Avoid Scams. - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Cindy ClearyAcai berries have received a lot of media attention lately. Sensational ads and stories of weight loss, anti-aging and pain relief are all over the internet. The berries and their exotic promise of easy weight loss and instant vitality have been featured on mainstream television shows including ...
Views: 2101(1 vote) - The way to Lose Bodyweight Swiftly - The Fastest Way! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Douglass GuysEverybody adores to possess a 6 pack abs along with a attractive thigh when your inside seaside. In summer time, this would be the time that you choose to exhibit off your gorgeous body in the seashore. But most of us won't use a fantastic physique to display. Tips on how to Shed Fat Quick is ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - The way to Reduce Bodyweight Fast For your Summer months - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Elizabeth CullinsSummer months is coming and no matter what part with the earth that you just reside in, you need to come to feel comfortable when you gown less and indicate the arms, legs, or stomach that you've been hiding all winter. In addition to never you desire to own some pleasurable this summer time and ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Tips on how to Reduce Bodyweight Quick - Not As Very difficult As You Think - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Gabrielle SteltzerIt's on the mind of a great deal of Americans and it truly is a very heavy burden. It's anything that practically every person would really like to complete. The way to lose weight rapidly in the nutritious way will come down to 1 matter only and that is certainly mental discipline. Shedding ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Tips on Staying Healthy! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Clifford MacHanterWith healthcare on the minds of most of the country these days, people are beginning to focus more and more on their health. Health insurance and doctor’s bills can be scary areas for families that aren’t wealthy. Of course, there is a very obvious solution to not sweating the health care issues ...
Views: 991(3 votes) - Tips to Manage Adult Incontinence! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Amy StephensIncontinence in adults is a common effect for those who suffering from diabetes. Incontinence is a frustrating condition for many in which a sufferer has a difficult time controlling his or her urinary bladder. In such cases, individuals suffering from adult incontinence will lose control of his ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Tis the Season to...Gain Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachWith the holidays upon us, one of the ways many of us will be celebrating is by indulging in the high fat/high calorie foods that seem to define the season. Big dinners, cocktail parties, cookie exchanges, candy canes, chocolate, celebratory lunches and happy hours fill our days and nights ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - To Lose Weight – Drink More Water! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from barbara schiblyNow that the warm weather months are here many of us are outdoors enjoying recreational activities or just sipping iced tea or cold marguerites. But summer heat, exercise, caffeinated beverages and alcohol all increase the risk of dehydration. And dehydration can not only increase the risk ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - Top Three Reasons Why You Should Take the GI Recommended Daily Amount - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Sabrina RoccaHow can you tell that you have provided your body with all the nutrients it needs? How can you say that you have eaten the right kinds of food? How can you be so sure that your body can help ward off bacteria and viruses that may be attacking it? These are just some of the questions that most of ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Top Trainer Tips: Walking 4 Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI really do love to walk, because you can walk anytime, anywhere, and it’s FREE—my favorite four-letter word. There is nothing that clears and works my mind and body more than an invigorating power walk at the beach in Santa Monica pumping my pink 2 pound dumbbells. Did you know that walking ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - Tricks to Win the Game of Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs the name suggests Mixed Martial Arts is a hybrid kind of sports that employs various moves and tactics from different form of martial arts from ancient to modern times in the game. Need less to say that the people who engage in this game form are owners of top quality health, stamina and ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Turkey and Vegetable Chili Verde - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from George MateljanKale and turkey make this unique version of chili more flavorful and nutritious. Turkey is lower in fat content than the usual ground beef used in chili, and the kale adds a great nutritional boost providing a rich source of vitamin K, A, C, and manganese, just to name a few of the long list of ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - Two ways to lower your risk of metabolic syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaTwo ways to lower your risk of metabolic syndrome By Eileen Coale Many people have never heard of metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X, but it's a big health problem … literally! Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health conditions associated with obesity. These conditions include ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Veggie Madness on the Grill - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Ayla WillerVeggie Madness on the Grill............. First I was not sure if I would really like it well enough to share it. But it tuned out to be quite delicious. Not to mention wonderful healthy. Before I started, I picked eight Spring color Vegetables which I like and pictured those on my ...
Views: 1069(2 votes) - Visualize Yourself Thin - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Kate Corbin"In order to change the printout of the body, we must learn to rewrite the software of the mind." - Deepak Chopra, M.D. Visualization works for everything else. Why not visualize your perfect body - thin and fit and toned? As you visualize your perfect body at your ideal weight, you are ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Weight Control Reduces Diabetes Risk by 58 Percent - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Oswald EppersA new study carried out by the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Research Group reveals that overweight people can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 58 percent by reducing their weight combined with an exercise program. In the study performed by the US researchers and ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Weight Loss - A High Fibre Diet - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Candice McInnesBy going on a high fibre diet a person will find it extremely helpful if they have a colon or digestive tract problem. Fibre is a great cleanser of the digestive tract and by aiding and speeding up the excretions and toxins from their body it can relieve the person of the daily hassles of ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - Weight Loss - The Mayo Clinic Way - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Candice McInnesFinally we have a diet plan that doesn't just involve a strict eating plan, this diet recognizes the fact that there needs to be changes made to the persons lifestyle and focuses on your overall health. This lifestyle change will help reshape your body and get you back to your ideal weight. ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Beauty Secrets of A-List Celebrities - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI love watching the Academy Awards. Even though I'm usually in the wrong timezone, I always stay up to marvel at the beautiful dresses and the tanned gorgeous bodies of the celebrities. I know a lot of work goes into the big day for them, and probably thousands of dollars too. It would be like ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsIn the United States there are 23.6 million children and adults who have diabetes about 7.8% of the population. Here is a fact about diabetes, if a person has a two hour blood glucose level between 140 and 199 they are classified as pre-diabetic, if their levels are higher than 200 they are ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeMillions of people in the United States struggle with obesity and the illnesses that come along with it. Millions more are not quite obese, but they struggle with food intolerance, eating disorders, negative body image, or just an inability to reach their ideal body weight. At the same ...
Views: 1645(11 votes) - Weight Loss Basics -- Calories In, Calories Out - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ulf WolfThe Simple Truth Pay close attention to the next sentence, for it contains the entire subject of weight loss success. Burn more calories than you consume. End of class. Really. All truths are basically simple, and the Weight Loss Truth rests squarely on the First Law of Thermodynamics, ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Weight Loss Basics -- Diet Books - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Sixth in a Series) Major U.S. Industry Weight loss publishing is a $1.3 billion a year U.S. industry. This should tell you that you would not have the tiniest of troubles finding books on the subject. Bookstores have giant sections for diet and weight loss; magazine and newspaper ads sell ...
Views: 556(1 vote) - Weight Loss Basics -- Eat To Live - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Ulf Wolf(Ninth in a Series) In his book, Mindfulness with Breathing, Buddhadasa Bhikku, a rather famous Buddhist monk—at least in Theravada circles—had these very wise words to say about food: “We should eat food that is food. Do not eat food that is ‘bait.’ We eat food for the proper nourishment of ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - Weight Loss Diet: 1 Unique and Shockingly Useful Tip For Losing Weight - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Steve BrolinIf you're struggling with weight, then there's a good possibility that you're addicted to "hyper-flavored" foods. Packed with salt, sugar, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, MSG, and other natural and artificial flavorings, most processed foods have no lack of flavor. Manufacturers ...
Views: 469(1 vote) - Weight Loss Suggestions Are Everywhere, But How Do I Apply Them to My Life? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Dr. Becky GillaspyWorking as a weight loss coach for the past 10 years I have found that most people understand HOW to lose weight. The average person gets that if they eat fewer calories and exercise more their weight will drop. In fact, many clients I talk with could probably author their own book on how to ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Weight loss Tips - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Tony SchwartzInside the never ending battle with the bulge, dieters are searching for anything and every thing that will support them reach and maintain their desired weight. Many people hate the word diet just as much as they hate really becoming on a diet plan. Some folks are searching for easy weight loss ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Weight Loss Woes Could Be Hypothyroidism - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Tricia GreavesIf you’re having trouble losing weight, if you feel tired, foggy and feel cold all the time, you may have Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can make a big difference in how you feel and how easy it is to lose weight after you have the other weight loss pieces of the puzzle in place. Some common ...
Views: 3267(1 vote) - Weight loss- The right way - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from David WilliamsThe thought of having a perfectly toned body or fitting into your favorite clothes has given us stress at some point in our lives. Then there are models and actresses practically everywhere be it television, newspaper or magazine shaking our confidence about the way we look. What people tend to ...
Views: 599(4 votes) - Weight Loss: How To Lose The Fat Permanently The Safe and Easy Way - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Charles M.I bet you have been searching the Internet for that magic weight loss "pill" that will make you lose 10 pounds a week without much effort, yes? We all want things now because we've gotten used to it living in our world where everything is near instantaneous. I'm guilty of wanting things fast, ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - What are Benefits of Fish Oil in our Body? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere’s something special about that stuff called fish oil. Did you know that modern humanity might have actually split off from its earlier ancestors because its members had started consuming it as part of their new seafood diet? Many of our ancestors in the East African Rift Valley began to ...
Views: 958(1 vote) - What Is A Breakthrough With Food and Weight Anyway? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are like many women who’ve spent a lifetime (or what feels like one) struggling with weight and overeating, words like “breakthrough” may sound like unrealistic hype. For many women who are worn out with food and weight struggles, a breakthrough may feel impossible. Why? Their current ...
Views: 1233(3 votes) - What Is Medical Tourism - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Harshwardhan UllalMedical Tourism is a term originally coined by travel agencies and the mass media to illustrate the increasing practice of travelling across international borders to obtain health care. It also refers negatively to the practice of healthcare practitioners travelling abroad to provide ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - What is the definition of Free Radicals And Antioxidants? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Deb BixlerWhat Are Free Radicals? A persons body makes free radicals during ordinary everyday actions. Eating, walking, running, breathing, toxins processed diets, chemicals in our meals and all natural activities contribute to free radical manufacture in our body. A free radical is a molecule in ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - What's Your "Bare Minimum" (to protect yourself from overeating?) - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Lisa Claudia BriggsWe love lofty. We love big huge plans of self-sacrifice and sweeping changes. We love thinking of all of this and writing it down- we get an instant hit of relief when we plan ways that we are going to master our ways of eating or binging. Remember when you used to feel better just from ...
Views: 2109(2 votes) - Where Does Your Food Really Come From? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Lana NelsonHave you ever gone to a restaurant and watched people eat? Really watched? Most people are so unconscious of the way they are filling their bodies (by way of their meals) they are what we can classify as unconscious eaters. It’s the same with where our food comes from. Ask most people where ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Why Do Physicians Recommend High Protein Diets For Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Patients? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from joe griffinStudies have shown that patients who consume a high protein, low carb diet have less hunger as they go through their weight loss process. Proteins seem to suppress hunger and cravings. Carbohydrates and sugar on the other hand seem to stimulate hunger and cravings. Another reason why ...
Views: 1180(3 votes) - Why Is Behavior Change Towards Healthy Diet and Lifestyle So Hard? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Danielle VenHuizenI've been pondering this question ever since reading an article that public health officials in the UK want to start labeling foods with "activity equivalents."(1) While only a proposal at this stage, these depictions would let consumers know approximately the time and types of activity required ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Why New Year's Resolutions Fail - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Young KimIt's that time of year again where we make a list of things to accomplish in the upcoming year. And 365 days from now, most of us will fail at achieving most of those things on that list. The reason isn't because I'm a cynic. The reason is that most New Year's resolutions aren't resolutions ...
Views: 983(3 votes) - Why Should You Hire a Professional Mixed Martial Arts Trainer? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Emile JarreauBecoming an MMA fighter has always been considered as a supreme form of exhibition of manly power and stamina. It gives immense amount of satisfaction to the performer as well as to the audience. However, it has to be remembered that the journey to the ring is as difficult as a bed of thorns. ...
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